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Posted in December 2003

PCC offers Peruvian cooking lessons at Pearl District hot-spot
PORTLAND, Ore. - You've been to trendy hot-spot restaurants in the Pearl - now you have the opportunity to cook like them. PCC will serve up a new non-credit class in Peruvian cooking this winter, where you can learn the sizzling secrets of the pros. Posted December 12, 2003
Gay and lesbian relationship series offers help for unique challenges
PORTLAND, Ore. - Gays and lesbians face the same relationship challenges that come between many heterosexual couples. Yet there are unique issues specific only to the gay community - issues which can best be expressed in the company of other couples facing the same problems. Portland Community College will offer such a forum, led by a professional relationship counselor, with an upcoming non-credit series. Posted December 12, 2003
PCC teams up with Ecotrust to offer easy ways to go ?green'
PORTLAND, Ore. - Oregon is hailed across the country for its progressive vision and commitment concerning the environment. But practicing sustainability techniques is not just good for the earth - it's also good for you. Now you can learn how to incorporate these earth-friendly benefits into your own daily life with a new non-credit series offered by Portland Community College and the environmental non-profit, Ecotrust. Posted December 12, 2003
Go ?round and round' with your partner at the Aloha Grange
BEAVERTON, Ore. - Not only is square dancing Oregon's state dance; it's also one of the most fun to learn. Portland Community College will offer a non-credit class in Square Dancing this January. Posted December 12, 2003
Warm up this winter with homemade Italian risotto
BEAVERTON, Ore. - When the weather turns cold, the Italians have a secret weapon: risotto. Now you can learn to make steaming bowls of this creamy rice-based dish with on upcoming Portland Community College non-credit class series. Posted December 12, 2003
Relationship workshop best gift for Valentine's Day
BEAVERTON, Ore. - Candy hearts and cards are sweet sentiments, but for this Valentine's Day, why not exchange the lasting gift of a stronger relationship? Just in time for the holiday, Portland Community College will offer a one-day, non-credit workshop to open the lines of communication and create greater intimacy. Posted December 12, 2003
Develop your palate with PCC wine tasting classes
PORTLAND, Ore. - Is price the only barometer by which you measure a bottle of wine? Discover the hidden nuances that separate good wines from great ones with an upcoming non-credit class from Portland Community College. Posted December 12, 2003
Costa Rican native offers savvy tips for travel
BEAVERTON, Ore. - If you have ever considered a trip to Costa Rica, now is the time to learn the secrets of travel from an expert. Portland Community College will offer a non-credit class featuring tour guide and Costa Rican native, Soraya Simons. Posted December 12, 2003
PCC awarded $400,000 by HUD
PORTLAND, Ore. -- Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced that Portland Community College has won a $399,880, three-year grant to bring employment and education skills to the Portsmouth neighborhood in north Portland. Posted December 10, 2003
Families connect to success with an 'even start'
This summer, more than 30 families are benefiting from a comprehensive program that tackles literacy issues facing adults and their young children through PCC. Posted December 5, 2003
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